Bloomstall Flower Blog - Everything Flowers - Florist in Columbia, Tennessee

When deciding on which flowers to include in an arrangement for a birthday it's best to consider the personality and likes of the receiver.  Many florists will include cheery and colorful flowers in their birthday arrangements, but what if the receiver is more refined or partial to neutral colors? At Bloomstall Flower Boutique we design by color palate instead by specific flowers.  We have flower arrangements that are refined, using a single color such as white, and arrangements that are inspired by the seasons of the year.  While we don't use a lot of bold, bright colors in our exclusive...

One of the most common questions asked about florists online is "How much does it cost to send a bouquet of flowers?" First of all, let's distinguish the difference between a flower bouquet and a flower arrangement.  Florists define a bouquet as flowers and greenery that is wrapped in paper and carried out by the customer.  As a general rule florists don't deliver bouquets since they need water and there may be several deliveries on the van, it may be hot outside, etc. A flower arrangement on the other hand is hand crafted in a vase, urn or other container. ...

There are thousands of articles online about DIY'ing your own wedding flowers to save money.  While the main positive of DIY wedding florals is cost savings there are also losses when you choose to create your own wedding bouquet. For starters the most obvious loss is the experience of a professional wedding floral designer.  There's a big difference between professionally designed wedding flower arrangements and Costco wedding flowers that you bunch together yourself.  While both can be beautiful, a professional wedding florist will always know the best way to make your wedding flowers look outstanding and last as long as...

When it comes to sending flowers there are two main ways to do so. The first way is to order online or by phone from a national flower clearing house like FTD, Teleflora or 1800 Flowers.  These are NOT florists.  They are call centers and websites with pre-designed flower arrangements.  When you order through these services your order is forwarded to a local florist who uses the design template you selected to create your flower arrangement.  Florists associated with the clearing houses pay yearly fees to be a part of the network.  You won't get to customize the arrangement as...